Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

Make the king!

The moment those two words were uttered, the entire hall fell into complete silence.

Of course, this is not surprising.

Because everyone standing in the main hall at this moment was already prepared.

Given Duan Yu's current achievements, being crowned a king is well-deserved.

Not to mention expanding territory, Duan Yu had already accomplished that long ago.

The entire Western Regions are now trembling under Duan Yu's military might.

The most important thing is to follow the leader's lead.

Without Duan Yu, there would be no Emperor Liu Bian sitting on the throne, nor Empress Dowager He Lingsi ruling from behind the beaded curtain.

There were no high-ranking officials or ministers standing below the main hall.

Neither Liu Bian, nor He Lingsi, nor any of the other high-ranking officials who benefited from the deal had any reason to oppose Duan Yu's investiture as a king.

But the matter of being granted the title of king is by no means a trivial matter.

The Three Dukes and Nine Ministers could change their orders from morning till night.

But being granted the title of king is not.

Once this title is bestowed, it will be hereditary.

A king of a different surname in the Han Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, I dare not." Duan Yu immediately raised his tablet and declined, saying, "The matter of bestowing a title of king cannot be discussed at will. I beg Your Majesty to reconsider."

The decision to confer the title of king is now a done deal.

Li Ru had said this before.

However, it was necessary to decline and request three times.

"I understand your concerns, Minister Duan, but your achievements are undeniable. I urge you to reconsider."

He Lingsi, who was behind the beaded curtain, continued, "The matter of bestowing a title of king can be discussed again, but Minister Duan should be appointed as a Grand General."

This time, Duan Yu did not refuse.

Duan Yu was qualified to serve as the Grand General, commanding all the troops in the country.

"Your Majesty, I thank you."

The date of his ascension to the throne has been set for seven days from now, and the positions of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers have already been finalized.

Today's court meeting has come to a perfect end.

The remaining officials and courtiers will then face the issue of how to distribute the benefits among the numerous gentry families of Guanzhong.

However, all of these must be approved by Duan Yu.

Besides the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, the matters concerning the ennoblement and official appointment of the remaining generals still need to be discussed internally.

Duan Yu could delegate civil service positions to the gentry of Guanzhong, allowing them to distribute the benefits.

Only by gaining benefits can future loyalty be guaranteed.

However, the Guanzhong gentry absolutely cannot interfere in these official positions and titles for military officers at present.

Most of the generals under Duan Yu's command had followed him from scratch, so the appointment of these generals was an internal matter for Duan Yu.

Apart from a few, such as Yang Feng and the generals under his command.

The rest need to be drafted by Duan Yu one by one.

.............

The court session ended, but Duan Yu did not leave Weiyang Palace.

Instead, they followed He Lingsi all the way to Jiaofang Palace.

At this moment, He Lingsi was sitting on the phoenix carriage, accompanied by more than a dozen palace maids and eunuchs.

Duan Yu walked alongside the phoenix carriage.

Jiaofang Hall is located in the middle of the rear hall of Weiyang Palace.

"Although Weiyang Palace is nice, it is inconvenient to live there. It is inconvenient for you to come to see Tian'er every time. Tian'er is getting old and will make a fuss if he doesn't see his father every day."

He Lingsi, sitting on the phoenix carriage, said softly.

Normally, this should be the residence of the Empress, but since Liu Bian does not yet have an Empress, He Lingsi is temporarily residing there.

If Liu Bian were to marry and make her empress in the future, He Lingsi would no longer be able to live in Jiaofang Palace, but would have to move to Changle Palace, which is separated from Weiyang Palace by Zhangtai Street.

Duan Yu smiled slightly.

He Lingsi said it was for convenience to look after the children, but did he have no idea who he was actually looking after?

"Now that the court has just stabilized, His Majesty still needs you, the Empress Dowager, to rule from behind the curtain," Duan Yu said as he walked along with the imperial carriage. "I spend most of the year on campaigns, so you will need to provide His Majesty with as much assistance as possible."

"Furthermore, Chang Le Palace is currently under renovation, and His Majesty may not marry within the next year or two. It would be more convenient for you to stay temporarily in Jiao Fang Palace."

"Moreover, Chang'an has just been stabilized, and Weiyang Palace is currently the safest place. Let's talk about relocation later."

Duan Yu rejected He Lingsi.

Of course, all the reasons he gave were necessary at the moment.

Due to the onset of winter, this year's fighting has come to an end.

But next year will surely be a year of bloodshed and turmoil.

He probably didn't spend many days in Chang'an that year.

Although we have captured Hedong County and Hongnong County, Luoyang is just around the corner.

However, breaking through the eight passes of Luoyang was clearly not that easy.

Hedong Commandery is adjacent to Bingzhou.

Bingzhou must be acquired next year, otherwise Hedong County will be under constant threat from the flank.

And then there's Hanzhong.

Hanzhong is both a necessary route to Sichuan and a necessary route out of Sichuan.

We must both attack and defend.

Therefore, next year we will likely have to split our forces into three groups.

One was to guard Hanzhong, another was to attack the eight passes of Luoyang, and the third was Bingzhou.

Under these circumstances, he naturally could not stay in Chang'an for long.

After Duan Yu finished speaking, He Lingsi's eyes showed a hint of resentment.

Besides palace maids and eunuchs, the imperial road leading to Jiaofang Palace was also lined with the Kite Guards, who were dressed in red leather armor.

Wang Yi, the commander of the Kite Guard, was also dressed in red leather armor, with a slightly old-fashioned cloak draped over her back, standing in front of the Jiaofang Palace.

Upon seeing He Lingsi and Duan Yu, Wang Yi immediately lowered his head and bowed in respect.

"Get up." Duan Yu looked at Wang Yi and asked, "How are you doing? Are you getting used to Chang'an?"

With his head bowed, Wang Yi's eyes held a complex expression: "Reporting to Your Majesty, everything is fine."

He Lingsi, standing to the side, smiled and looked at Duan Yu and Wang Yi.

At this moment, He Lingsi's sense of being a woman was amplified infinitely.

On the way to Jiaofang Palace, He Lingsi said with a smile, "This commander named Wang Yi... is probably also one of your admirers. I heard that you killed her fiancé and then took him in."

"If you don't take her in now, she might never be able to get married in her life."

Duan Yu ignored He Lingsi's words and went to his youngest son's cradle.

After lingering in the Jiaofang Palace for a while, Duan Yu received a message from Li Ru and then returned to the Jihou Mansion in Chang'an City.

And just a short while after Duan Yu left.

Immediately afterward, He Lingman hurriedly lifted the hem of her black skirt and ran into the Jiaofang Palace.

"elder sister......"

He Lingman, panting, looked at He Lingsi after entering.

Why is my sister so panicked?

He Lingsi, who was holding Xiao Duantian in her arms, asked.

"Sister, don't you know? I just heard that the empress sent people from Luoyang to Chang'an to grant Duan Yu a title of nobility."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, He Lingsi was so startled that she rose from the soft couch and looked at He Lingman with furrowed brows, asking, "Is what you said true, sister?"

He Lingman nodded quickly and said, "It's absolutely true. It's said that the person who came was Cui Lie."

"Sister, that demon queen is trying to win over Duan Yu. You can't be careless."

He Lingman stepped forward and explained the pros and cons: "That demon queen must be trying to win over Duan Yu in this way. If Duan Yu accepts the demon queen's title, how should you, sister, put yourself in this situation?"

A hint of panic flashed in He Lingsi's beautiful eyes.

No wonder Duan Yu left the palace immediately after receiving the news.

Did Duan Yu also learn of this news just now?

"Duan Yu... surely not."

He Lingsi muttered to herself.

.............

In Xinfeng County, near the Xiting Pavilion, a caravan was heading towards Chang'an along the official road.

The group consisted of dozens of cavalrymen and hundreds of men.

There were also more than a dozen horse-drawn carriages.

Leading the procession was a huge black carriage.

Inside the carriage, Cui Lie, dressed in a black official robe, sat looking out the window.

Sitting in the car, Cui Lie's face looked as if he had lost a loved one.

"Where have you been?"

Looking out the car window at the deputy envoy accompanying him, Cui Lie asked.

"Reporting to Lord Situ, Hongmen Pavilion is just ahead. We should arrive at Hongmen Pavilion by evening," the deputy envoy said.

Upon hearing the words "Hongmen Pavilion," Cui Lie's brow twitched involuntarily.

A vague sense of unease crept into my heart.

Hongmen Pavilion.

It doesn't seem to be a place with a good omen.

This is the site of the Feast at Hongmen that took place back then.

"Pass down the order to speed up the troops and get to Chang'an as soon as possible," Cui Lie said.